45.8 million hl of wine expected27 août 2013The services of the Ministry of Agriculture estimate that the harvest should represent 45.8 million hectoliters in France this year. In Charentes, announced the harvest of 9.1 million hectoliters.

Shipments bottles of cognac up24 juillet 2013Over the last 12 months (July 2012-June 2013), shipments of cognac reach 168 million bottles (0.8% over the period July 2011-June 2012).

Wine harvest9 juillet 2013The first wine harvest estimate for the year is 46.6 million hectoliters. It would be 13% higher than the 2012 harvest.

Hardy bottle for auction9 juillet 2013The Hardy Cognac offer exceptional pitcher this year for sale to La Part des anges auction. It is a crystal bottle made ​​by Lalique on the occasion of 150 years Cognac Hardy. Its value is 11,500 euros. The sale takes place on 19 September.

Seguin-Moreau book Mouton-Rothschild2 juillet 2013Cooperage Seguin-Moreau delivered between March and August 2011 44 tanks at the famous Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. They are equipped with transparent Plexiglas food staves.

Fine for LVMH2 juillet 2013The AMF fined € 8 million to LVMH for an "hiden" entering in the capital of Hermes, one of its rival .

150 years for Cognacs Camus26 juin 2013Cognac Camus celebrate their 150th anniversary. She displays a turnover of € 150 million. 8.6 million bottles sold in the year.

The International Centre for spirits is getting better26 juin 2013The International Centre for spirits in Segonzac, bounced back in 2012 after a complicated year 2011. The Cids offers 11 courses. Approximately 300 participants were registered last year.

A behavioral tax for wine ?21 juin 2013The Senate is working on the creation of a "behavioral" tax that would affect the wine, spirits and everything has an impact on health.